Thrifty Mom
Let's be Thrifty Together
April 2012
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04/24/12Birthday parties on a budgetI was pretty good at throwing a summer birthday party on a budget. Each year for my son, we held a birthday picnic outside on a beautiful summer day, gave it a theme and enjoyed the fun. Then my second child came along—in the winter. Since no one I know is going to come to a snow picnic, I had to rethink my plan. Here are some things to think about when you’re planning a birthday party on a budget... |
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04/17/12Three easy ways to make more moneyLooking to make some extra money? You may not be able to depend on these resources for regular income, but each one may help you make a few extra dollars. Cash4books.net pays cash for your gently used books. Just type in the ISBN numbers of the books you are looking to sell... |
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04/10/12Buying a dresser the thrifty wayI love HGTV. I love watching the transformation of ordinary into extraordinary and seeing what designers can do with their talents. I like to think that I have an eye for design, although my limited income doesn’t allow for many of the items featured on the network. When I get an itch to redecorate my living room, I have to think of ways to do it on a budget... |
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04/03/12Buying for babyNow that my kids are getting older I’m starting the process of purging my basement of things they have outgrown or don’t need anymore. As I looked at the items that were well worn and sighed over the items that seemed nearly new, I began to think about many of you who are expecting your first baby. How can you get the biggest bang for your buck... Posted at 08:06 AM | Permalink | Comments: 3 |





